(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall issue a license to an applicant who meets the requirements of this title.
(b) (1) On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this article, in determining whether to issue a license, the Board shall consider:
(i) The age at which the crime was committed;
(ii) The nature of the crime;
(iii) The circumstances surrounding the crime;
(iv) The length of time that has passed since the crime;
(v) Subsequent work history;
(vi) Employment and character references; and
(vii) Other evidence that demonstrates whether the applicant poses a threat to the public health or safety.
(2) The Board may not issue a license if the criminal history record information required under § 14–308.1 of this article has not been received.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 15 - Physician Assistants
Section 15-301 - Scope of Practice; Required Certification; Practice Without Certificate
Section 15-302 - Delegation Agreements
Section 15-302.1 - Practice While Delegation Agreement Pending
Section 15-303 - Qualifications of Applicants
Section 15-304 - Application Requirements
Section 15-305 - Issuance of License
Section 15-306 - Authority of License Holder
Section 15-308 - Reinstating License After Failure to Renew
Section 15-309 - Display of License; Notice of Change of Address
Section 15-311 - Denial of License
Section 15-312 - Surrender or Lapse of License of Physician Assistant Under Investigation
Section 15-313 - Hearings; Review
Section 15-314 - Reprimand, Probation, Suspension, Revocation
Section 15-316.1 - Individual Licensee Profiles -- Internet Posting